Information Technology Project Manager

Job Purpose:

The IT Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of a portfolio of IT-related projects, ensuring they are executed within scope, time, and budget. This role requires strong leadership, coordination across departments, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes in banking and financial services environments. The position also plays a critical role in aligning IT initiatives with strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent IT projects from initiation through closure.
• Apply project management methodologies (PMI/PMP) and best practices across all project phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project scope, requirements, and execution.
• Manage third-party vendors and consultants, ensuring timely delivery and SLA compliance.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Deliver project status reports to stakeholders and executive management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure project continuity.
• Ensure compliance with project governance, documentation, and audit requirements.
• Uphold data confidentiality and security standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the organization’s strategy by aligning IT projects with business goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• PMP Certification (PMI) is mandatory.
• MBA or Master’s degree in a related field is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in IT project management, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Proven experience in system implementation, infrastructure upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and vendor management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with financial management and budgeting.
• Expertise in risk management, change control, and issue resolution.
• Ability to multitask and manage complex, large-scale projects.